Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2006 vs Nautic Star 2302 Legacy 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2006 vs Nautic Star 2302 Legacy 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2006 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Nautic Star 2302 Legacy 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Nautic Star 2302 Legacy 2021 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2006 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeNautic Star
Makenot available
Model1800 Nautic Bay
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches11
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches276
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower